The Cohasset Snuff Film
“No one took him seriously. They do now.”
Synopsis
In 2009, the small town of Cohasset, Massachusetts was rocked with tragedy. A 17-year-old high school senior named Collin Mason murdered three classmates. All the murders were videotaped and uploaded to the Internet via bit torrent sites and for three days, the world viewed the murders of these three innocent teens. Through legal action, the parents of the victims were able to remove all footage from the Internet and the town tried to save face by pretending it never happened. Bootleg copies of this footage are still passed around and downloaded through illegal means. The impact of this video is still being felt in Cohasset today. The video has become infamous, and is now referred to as The Cohasset Snuff Film.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Cohasset Snuff Film - Official Trailer (2012)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bill Shafer
Himself
Chad Addison
Hunter Sunley (uncredited)
Becky T. Bordo
Alyssa Jacobson (uncredited)
Daniel Button
Fred Baker (uncredited)
Christina Desiere
Mrs. Coughlin (uncredited)
Rick Dumont
Heron (uncredited)
Jordan Elizabeth
Elle Thurman (uncredited)
Jackie B. Fabian
Kristen (uncredited)
Debby Gerber
Melissa James (uncredited)
Jason Inman
Christopher (uncredited)
Kat Johnston
Kathy Johnson (uncredited)
Stephen Marrero
Mr. Coughlin (uncredited)
Kevin A. McCarthy
Detective Wright (uncredited)
Richard Miraan
Father Theodore Maclean (uncredited)
Tiffani Ohnemus
Shannon (uncredited)
Maria Olsen
Melissa Wick (uncredited)
Amra Ricketts
Jonathan Hachmeister (uncredited)
Rachel Speth
Nikki Thomas (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Payson
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Payson, Darnell J. Taylor
- Original Score
- Atlas Mason
- Original Title
- The Cohasset Snuff Film
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- an Anti-Hero Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Payson
Edward Payson, Darnell J. Taylor
Atlas Mason
Gene Shaw
Kevin A. McCarthy, Edward Payson, Mark Behar, Jeremy McGovern, Darnell J. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Payson
Director
Edward Payson
Producer
Edward Payson
Writer
Darnell J. Taylor
Writer
Gene Shaw
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cohasset Snuff Film
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What is The Cohasset Snuff Film about?
In 2009, the small town of Cohasset, Massachusetts was rocked with tragedy. A 17-year-old high school senior named Collin Mason murdered three classmates. All the murders were videotaped and uploaded to the Internet via bit torrent sites and for three days, the world viewed the murders of these three innocent teens. Through legal action, the parents of the victims were able to remove all footage from the Internet and the town tried to save face by pretending it never happened. Bootleg copies of this footage are still passed around and downloaded through illegal means. The impact of this video is still being felt in Cohasset today. The video has become infamous, and is now referred to as The Cohasset Snuff Film.
Who directed The Cohasset Snuff Film?
The Cohasset Snuff Film was directed by Edward Payson.
Who stars in The Cohasset Snuff Film?
The principal cast of The Cohasset Snuff Film includes Bill Shafer, Chad Addison, Becky T. Bordo, Daniel Button, Christina Desiere.
When was The Cohasset Snuff Film released and how long is it?
The Cohasset Snuff Film was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cohasset Snuff Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cohasset Snuff Film was composed by Atlas Mason.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cohasset Snuff Film?
The Cohasset Snuff Film holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).